Police arrest 2 men suspected of robbing Lorain businesses

LORAIN  Police have arrested two men suspected of robbing Pure Gas and River Edge Beverage.
According to police, officers responded to the Pure Gas Station at 228 E. Erie Ave. on Jan. 11 for a complaint that two men entered the store and attempted to purchase tobacco.
When the clerk opened the register, one of the men reached over the register and grabbed all of the $20 bills from the drawer.
A witness spotted the men fleeing the scene and contacted police with the getaway vehicle information. Police located and searched the abandoned vehicle to determine the suspects.
Police said they contacted Rashawn Allen, who voluntarily turned himself in and returned most of the stolen money.
On Monday, a man attempted to rob River Edge Beverage at 310 E. Erie Ave. The man reportedly attempted to purchase tobacco products and demanded money from the register, which proved unsuccessful.
Police responded to the scene and located Nicholas Dobbins, who confessed to the attempted robbery.